The Latvian Competition Authority (Konkurences padome) has initiated a survey targeting companies that submitted merger notifications in the past year and received pre-merger consultations. This effort aims to refine the merger control process in Latvia.

The survey seeks to collect feedback on various critical aspects of the current merger notification and assessment process. Key areas of focus include evaluating the pre-merger consultation experience, the preparation and submission process of merger notifications, and the clarity of the reasoning behind merger decisions.

Additionally, the survey will gather opinions on potential changes to merger thresholds. By engaging more companies and obtaining their feedback, the Competition Authority aims to enhance the merger control process, making it more efficient, understandable, and better suited to the needs of businesses.